The primary Card centre (CAP) is assigned according to the place of residence or if you belong to any specific group.
Depending on your place of residence, you belong to a specific basic healthcare area (ABS). The ABS are regional demarcations used by CatSalut, the Catalan Health Service, to organize primary healthcare services.
The provision of primary healthcare for the population of the same ABS is assigned to a primary healthcare team (EAP) comprised of general practitioners, paediatricians, dentists, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers and non-healthcare personnel.
Applying for a health card
Documentation
You should enclose the following documents with the application, or authorize CatSalut to consult the necessary information online with the relevant authorities:
- Identifying document (national identity document (DNI), foreigner identity number (NIE) or passport).
- Certificate of registration on the municipal register, with the date of issue of less than three months, in the event that the municipality is included in the list of municipalities connected to the online municipal register of inhabitants.
- Photocopy of the document of affiliation to the Social Security System (INSS), MUFACE, MUGEJU or ISFAS (if you are a member).
Documents that should be submitted in person:
- Photocopy of the libro de familia (in the case of minors).
- Photocopy of the document of affiliation to the Social Security System (INSS), MUFACE, MUGEJU or ISFAS (if the applicant is a beneficiary of a member).
- Certificate of registration on the municipal register, within the last three months, in the event that the municipality is not included in the list of municipalities connected to the online municipal register of inhabitants.
Fees
There are no fees associated with the process to obtain the first health insurance card (TSI).